This two-story global restaurant and late-night lounge in Santa Monica brings a party vibe and vintage-modern look to the Third Street Promenade. The menu features various worldly influences, from duck confit and black truffle dumplings to cochon de lait tacos, plus cocktails that utilize cold-pressed juices, seasonal produce and housemade infusions. 118 more words

CAST Lounge at Viceroy Santa Monica is a glamorous Santa Monica bar and lounge that plays host not only to the trendsetting travelers staying at the hotel but also to some of Santa Monica’s finest locals, where it’s not hard to kick back thanks to poolside cabanas and weekend deejays. 211 more words

Austin drag queen Lousianna Purchase has been hosting Butch Queen competitions for the last three and a half years. The event pairs rookie drag queens with experienced counterparts who “coach them on the ins and out of drag.” 55 more words

Austin drag queen Lousianna Purchase has been hosting Butch Queen competitions for the last three and a half years. The event pairs rookie drag queens with experienced counterparts who “coach them on the ins and out of drag.” 55 more words